Color swatch image showing #C90012 with RGB(201,0,18) values

#C90012 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #C90012 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#C90012 Color Information

#C90012 RGB value is (201, 0, 18). The hex color red value is 201, green is 0, and blue is 18. Its HSL format shows a hue of 355°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 100 percent, 91 percent, 21 percent.

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#C90012 Color Meaning

Color #C90012 signifies authority, discipline, and earned prestige. #C90012 deep red carries weight and intention, never appearing casual. Because of #C90012, color #C90012 feels commanding and formal. Psychologically, color #C90012 increases focus and seriousness. #C90012 sharpens ambition while discouraging frivolity. Institutions use color #C90012 to communicate legacy, rigor, and accountability. Symbolically, color #C90012 connects to scholarship, leadership, and tradition. #C90012 reflects commitment built over generations. On a spiritual level, color #C90012 represents purpose driven passion guided by structure and ethics.

Color Conversion

Convert #C90012 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#C90012
RGB
rgb(201, 0, 18)
HSL
hsl(355°, 100%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 100%, 91%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(355°, 100%, 79%)
XYZ
24.1966 12.4612 1.7022
Yxy
12.4612 0.6308 0.3248
Hunter Lab
35.3004 4.0540 1.2347
CIE-Lab
41.9399 67.1490 49.8874

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red201 / 255 (79%)
79%
Green0 / 255 (0%)
Blue18 / 255 (7%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Yellow91 / 100 (91%)
91%
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#C90012 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#C90012 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #C90012 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#C90012

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #C90012 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#C90012

protanopia

#72700e

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #C90012;

Text Color

color: #C90012;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #C90012;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #C9001240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #C90012;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #C90012 0%, #78000a 100%);

#C90012 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #C90012 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.